Scientific approaches in the implementation of marine strategies: management tools (ACCION+)

For marine strategies of the State. Improvement of scientific knowledge about the state of the marine environment at the national level.

Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Project. National Consortium 8 institutions. AXIS 7: Identification, Prioritization and Valuation of ecosystem services in the marine environment (CSIC, AZTI, UVIGO).

General Objective ACTION+:

For marine strategies of the State. Improvement of scientific knowledge about the state of the marine environment at the national level

General Objective Axis 7:

Identification and prioritization of ecosystem services provided by marine areas and Economic and social evaluation of ecosystem services in 2 pilot cases: the Basque Coast and the Costa Brava (Girona).

General project information

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Department

Marine ecology

Research group

Social-ecological systems in coastal and marine environments

Research areas and themes

Conservation and restoration

Responsible researcher

Rafael Sardá Borroy

Research Scientist

Agreement to bring international research talent into the “Water for Life” project

Other researchers and involved staff

Rafael Sardá Borroy

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Social networks of the project

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29/09/2026

Monitoring of the macroalgae indicator under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and control of invasive species

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08/07/2026

Laminaria rodriguezii and maërl bottom: study of important biological traits for habitat conservation with the collaboration of fishermen

08/07/2026

Strategic Plan for the Restoration of Marine Ecosystems in Catalonia

Its aim is to define Catalonia’s marine restoration strategy through a rigorous assessment of the condition of marine habitats, the identification of pressures and threats, and the establishment of realistic and measurable objectives, as well as the implementation of pilot restoration projects.

05/06/2026

Monitoring of non-indigenous marine species along the coasts of Occitanie and Catalonia

Cross-border project to detect and monitor non-indigenous marine species in Catalonia and Occitanie, enhancing scientific cooperation, citizen participation, and management of impacts on ecosystems and coastal economies.

Scientific approaches in the implementation of marine strategies: management tools (ACCION+)

General project information

Responsible researcher

Other researchers and involved staff

Rafael Sardá Borroy

Funding entities

Institutions/collaborators

Social networks of the project

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